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Meatless Monday: 4 Wholesome Lentil Recipes

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The United Nations have declared 2016 the Year of the Pulses and what better way to celebrate than with one of the world's oldest and most popular pulses in a number of easy lentil recipes.

An important diet staple in many countries around the world, the lentil has high nutritional value being a great source of protein and carbohydrates perfect for a meat free diet. They're also rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and B vitamins.

With several different varieties to choose from including, red, brown and puy you can even pick and choose depending on your dish.

Soups, pies, side dishes and stews all benefit from the satisfying and wholesome texture that lentils bring transforming Meatless Monday into a nutritious feast.

Check out these four ways to love the legume in some easy lentil recipes: